Podcasts about The Shawshank Redemption

Episode Notes Niall McGowan of The BatMinute is back with Rob to finish off the week as Andy gets his office setup

Episode Notes Rob and Niall McGowan of The BatMinute get the grand tour from Brooks of the Shawshank Public Library.

Episode Notes Niall McGowan of The BatMinute rejoins Rob in the library as Andy starts to chat up Jake the bird.

Can a 9-to-5 actually be a form of modern slavery? This week on Ghana's #27 top podcast the guys are tackling everything from the daily grind to global conspiracies, and it gets wild. First up, we break down the philosophy of work. Is your work ethic a tool created by the powerful to keep you down, or can a job actually be a form of meditation? And if you hate work but love art... wait, isn't art still work? We dive into the struggle of post-retirement life, the nightmare of creative clients who change their minds at midnight, and how the corporate world "institutionalizes" us Shawshank Redemption style.Then, things get a bit revolutionary. We pitch a brilliant idea: a "Ray Donovan" fixer for regular people to fight back. But the laughs take a serious turn as we question why the public hasn't risen up against the "Epstein class," call out systemic corruption in the uniparty, and look back at how political promises get broken.Stick around until the end for a warning about AI, a bizarre story about a haunted electronic toy, a lesson in passive resistance from Gandhi, and a final, powerful moment of reflection.It's deep, it's chaotic, and it's exactly what you need this week. Hit play! 

Episode Notes As Norton returns Andy's salvation to him, Niall McGowan of The BatMinute is back with Rob hoping that the Bible doesn't open up and give away its secrets.

Episode Notes Niall McGowan of The BatMinute joins Rob this week as Hadley commit petty theft as he gives Norton his report.

It's another jam-packed edition of The Interviews this week, folks. First, Chris Hewitt sits down with Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight as he tackles another project about complicated brothers, the documentary Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger, which chronicles the return and reconciliation of Liam & Noel Gallagher. We hear Damon Albarn loves it. Then Alex Godfrey has a lovely chat on Zoom with Camille Cottin, the star of Call My Agent!: The Movie, the feature-length continuation of the hit French Netflix series. And finally we bring you an excerpt from our live show at Kings Place last week, as Corin Hardy drops by to shamelessly plug an intriguing Shawshank Redemption experience. Enjoy!

Episode Notes Josh Horowitz of 5 Minutes of Banzai, 5 Minutes of Trouble and 12 Chimes, It's Midnight returns with Rob to finish off the week as Hadley makes a mess of Andy's cell.

Episode Notes Josh Horowitz of 5 Minutes of Banzai, 5 Minutes of Trouble and 12 Chimes, It's Midnight rejoins Rob as Ernie warns the convicts that the administration is tossing the cells.

Episode Notes Rob is back with Josh Horowitz of 5 Minutes of Banzai, 5 Minutes of Trouble and 12 Chimes, It's Midnight as a new shipment of contraband shows up at Shawshank.

Episode Notes Josh Horowitz of 5 Minutes of Banzai, 5 Minutes of Trouble and 12 Chimes, It's Midnight joins Rob as Heywood finds a treasure in the ground as they work the land outside the gates of the prison.

Episode Notes As Boggs is treated to a true Stephen King horror cliche, Josh Horowitz of 5 Minutes of Banzai, 5 Minutes of Trouble and 12 Chimes, It's Midnight is back this season with Rob.

David Berry joins Jonesy & Amanda to reflect on the emotional final chapter of Outlander after eight unforgettable seasons. David also discusses his exciting new role as Andy Dufresne in the Australian stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption, revealing the pressure of taking on one of the most iconic characters in film history and what audiences can expect when the production tours the country in 2027.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 138. In today's episode, Meredith and Kaity talk about The Shawshank Redemption (1994). They go in-depth about this Stephen King novella featuring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman and the incredible performances they give. Intro and Outro music by the talented A Corten, and art provided by Javon Blair.

Intro: Theme/Topic (What's the problem, the question, etc.) There's a scene in The Shawshank Redemption that's hard to forget. Brooks Hatlen has spent nearly fifty years inside Shawshank prison. He went in as a young man and when he makes parole, he leaves as an old man. And you'd think the day they…

Stephen King has given us some of the greatest horror stories ever written and some of them even became great movies! This week on our Messed Up Movies Draft, Griffey, Heath, Sam and Sophia go head-to-head to build the ultimate four-movie Stephen King lineup. There is, however, one problem: THE SHINING and CARRIE are BANNED. We've picked them too many times, so we are locking them in Room 237 until further notice. That leaves everything else on the board, from The Mist, Misery, The Shawshank Redemption, Pet Sematary and Creepshow to IT, Stand By Me, The Green Mile, Doctor Sleep, The Running Man, Children of the Corn and plenty of increasingly questionable decisions *cough SOPHIA cough* Along the way, we get into what actually makes a great Stephen King adaptation, why his stories have endured for generations, the movies that completely nailed his particular brand of American horror, and the adaptations that maybe should have stayed buried. YOU decide who drafted the best Stephen King movie lineup. Drop your winner in the comments or vote in our Instagram poll. Subscribe to Misfit Parade for new episodes of the Messed Up Movies Podcast every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. And while you're here, follow Misfit Parade for all the latest on MR. CREAMJEANS' HIDEY HOLE, premiering at Fantastic Fest. Support the show, join our community and help select movies for future episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/messedupmoviespod Follow Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.com/

Episode Notes Rob and Heather Baxendale of Word of (Hell)Mouth return to finish off week 9 as Boggs and his men contemplate what to do after Andy gives them some interesting information.

Tim Robbins joins the podcast! Tim and Josh have a career-spanning conversation about THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION, his experience on HOWARD THE DUCK, why we didn't see him in TOP GUN: MAVERICK, working with Clint Eastwood on MYSTIC RIVER, Tim's new website that will be sharing never-before-seen footage from Tim's career, and more! SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! Rula -- Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.rula.com/happy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #rulapod Quince -- Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/HAPPYSAD ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for free shipping and 365-day returns. Limited Time Offer–Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code happy15 at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://huel.com/happy15.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! UPCOMING EVENT! 10/13 -- Joe Manganiello in NY -- Tickets here: https://www.92ny.org/event/joe-manganiello-with-josh-horowitz-bloodlines Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark and Josh compare and contrast "Cool Hand Luke" and "The Shawshank Redemption."

Episode Notes Heather Baxendale of Word of (Hell)Mouth returns with Rob as Andy fights back both physically and psychologically against Boggs and his goons.

Episode Notes Heather Baxendale of Word of (Hell)Mouth rejoins Rob as the projectionist complains because he needs to change the reel.

Episode Notes Heather Baxendale of Word of (Hell)Mouth is back with Rob as Andy gets shushed after he interrupts Red during his favorite scene of the movie.

Episode Notes Heather Baxendale of Word of (Hell)Mouth joins Rob this week as Andy approaches the wall to make his mark.

Episode Notes Jess Rogers-Pearson is back with Rob to finish off Week 8 as Red and Andy discuss Chess and Murder.

Episode Notes Rob is back with Jess Rogers-Pearson as the men wonder why Andy just wants shade instead of a cold beer.

Episode Notes Jess Rogers-Pearson joins Rob as the men enjoy their ice cold beers at 10am on the second to last day of the tarring job.

Episode Notes Jess Rogers-Pearson returns with Rob as Hadley debates whether to cause Andy to have an accident.

Stephen King is furious after Utah parents successfully got one of his books removed from school libraries.The book in question? Different Seasons — the collection that includes The Shawshank Redemption and Stand By Me.In this episode we break down:What Utah's new parental rights law actually doesWhy Stephen King is calling it a “book ban”The difference between curating school libraries and actual censorshipWhether kids really need to read dark Stephen King novellas in schoolThis one's gotten a lot of people heated. Watch and decide for yourself.#StephenKing #Utah #BookBan #ParentalRights #WardRadioChapter Markers0:00 – Stephen King is Big Mad at Utah1:00 – What Utah's new library law actually does2:15 – “Different Seasons” gets removed3:35 – Is this a real book ban or just curation?5:00 – Right-wing culture contradictions6:30 – What's actually in the banned book8:00 – Kids will find a way (book dealing story)9:25 – Angel Studios sponsor10:20 – Age-appropriate libraries vs free speech12:25 – Should dark books be in school libraries?13:59 – Only 40 books removed so farJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnmsAFGrFuGe0obW6tkEY6w/joinAmazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1AQLMTSMBM4DC?ref_=wl_shareVisit us for this and more at: WardRadio.comTo subscribe to "The Women of Ward Radio" Youtube Channel, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbu-wpRztV-8TYXClhUZhhwTo Subscribe to Cardon Ellis' Adventure Channel, please visit: http://www.youtube.com/@CardonEllisAdventuresThe following authors and/or sponsors are generously offering discounts on their gospel-related publication to Ward Radio listeners.⚡For free trial of Scripture Notes please visit the following link!: https://scripturenotes.com/?via=wardradio⚡For a discount on Tiny 3D Temples, Save 15% with code WARDRADIO at checkout or visit tiny3dtemples.com/wardradio⚡Family: A Rhyming Proclamation for Kids book visit the following linkhttps://plainandpreciouspublishing.com/products/family-a-rhyming-proclamation-for-kids . Use the code "Ward Radio" for 10% off. ⚡To Order Jonah's Book, “Lost Gems of Genesis” visit the following link and use coupon Code: WARDRADIO https://plainandpreciouspublishing.com/products/coming-soon-the-lost-gems-of-genesis-how-apocryphal-texts-prove-joseph-smith-fixed-the-bibleFor 10% off Plain and Precious Publishing Books, visit plainandpreciouspublishing.com and use Coupon Code: WARDRADIOFor a 5% discount on Go and Do Travel, visit goanddotravel.com and use the promo code WARDRADIO5#christian #mormon #exmormon #latter-daysaints #latterdaysaints #latterdays #bible #bookofmormon #archaeology #BYU #midnightmormons #jesus #jesuschrist #scriptures #sundayschool #biblestudy #christiancomedy #cardonellis #kwakuel #bradwitbeckTo support the channel:Venmo @WardRadio or visit: https://account.venmo.com/u/MidnightMormonsPaypal: paypal.me/@midnightmedia CashApp: $WardRadioFollow us at:Instagram: @cardonellis @kwakuel @braderico @boho.birdyFacebook: @WardRadioWorldwideTwitter: WardRadioShowTikTok: WardRadioWorldwide

Episode Notes Jess Rogers-Pearson is back with Rob this week as Andy interferes with the conversation between Trout and Hadley.

Sir Roger Deakins is an acclaimed cinematographer who is known for his visual artistry on films including The Shawshank Redemption, 1917, Fargo, Skyfall and Blade Runner 2049. His talents have been acknowledged with a knighthood, five BAFTAs and two Oscars. Roger was born in Torquay, Devon in 1949. In 1968 he attended the Bath Academy of Art where he was inspired by one of his tutors, the street photographer Roger Mayne, to go out with his camera and capture what he saw. Roger Deakins followed this advice and spent his weekends shooting people and places in British seaside towns.In 1975 Roger graduated from the National Film School in Beaconsfield and started work as a cameraman – making documentaries and music videos. His first feature film was Cruel Passion which came out in 1977. In 1984 he worked on Michael Radford's film adaptation of George Orwell's novel 1984, starring Richard Burton and John Hurt. The first of Roger's collaborations with filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen started in 1991 with the film Barton Fink. The three of them went on to make 12 films together including O Brother, Where Art Thou? Fargo and The Big Lebowski. In 2018 Roger won his first Academy Award for Blade Runner 2049, directed by Denis Villeneuve. He was knighted for services to film in 2021. Roger lives in California with his wife James. They also have a home in Devon. DISC ONE: One of Us Cannot Be Wrong - Leonard Cohen DISC TWO: Aqaba - June Tabor DISC THREE: 21st Century Schizoid Man - King Crimson DISC FOUR: Soldier's Song - Lucinda Williams DISC FIVE: Bat Out of Hell - Meat Loaf DISC SIX: The Island - Paul Brady DISC SEVEN: Sun Comes Up, It's Tuesday Morning - Cowboy Junkies DISC EIGHT: Isn't it a Pity - Nina SimoneBOOK CHOICE: Moby Dick by Herman Melville LUXURY ITEM: Fishing tackle CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Aqaba - June Tabor Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Paula McGinley

In today's episode of The Quiz, we're testing your knowledge on everything from classic Hollywood heist films to iconic 80s slacker comedies. Can you answer these? Rat Pack Cinema: Before George Clooney took the helm in the modern remake, an iconic crooner played Danny Ocean in the original 1960 film Ocean's 11. Do you know who originated the role? Cinematic Tributes: The end credits of the iconic 1994 prison drama The Shawshank Redemption feature a special dedication to a close friend of the director. Do you know who the film was dedicated to? Acclaimed Directors: Known for directing hits like Jerry Maguire and Almost Famous, Cameron Crowe brought us a Hawaii-set romantic comedy-drama. Can you name his most recent directorial release? Play. Share. Listen, with Internet Personality, GloZell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To close out our Prime King month, we're covering the number 1 movie on IMDB: The Shawshank Redemption. A labor of love from Frank Darabont, who put his budding career on the line to get the movie made, the movie features Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown, Gil Bellows, and James Whitmore. It's not just good, the movie is perfect.

Episode Notes David of BluePrint: Review returns with Rob as the guard chat each other up while the cons tar the roof behind them.

Episode Notes Rob in joined again by David of BluePrint: Review as the Warden announces a grand opportunity for Red and some of the fellows he knows.

Episode Notes David of BluePrint: Review  is back with Rob as Andy learns how "prison is no fairy tale world."

Why do certain stories break us open in ways we cannot fully explain? Why does the sacrifice of a fictional lion make a grown adult cry? Why does a humble gardener carrying his friend through darkness produce that catch in the throat that feels like something more than sentiment? Why does a wrongly imprisoned man emerging into the rain with his arms outstretched feel less like a plot point and more like a moment of genuine liberation? In this episode Tanya explores one of the most beautiful ideas in all of Christian thought — the concept C.S. Lewis called Sehnsucht — the inconsolable longing that no earthly experience can satisfy. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 3:11, Lewis's works including The Weight of Glory and Mere Christianity, and Tolkien's argument that the gospel is the myth that is also true, Tanya makes the case that the stories that move us most are not accidental. They are echoes. Breadcrumbs scattered by God across the human imagination — in Narnia and Middle Earth and nineteenth century Paris and the walls of Shawshank — all carrying the same thread. The same fingerprint. The same frequency that the eternity in every human heart was designed to recognize. She walks through the gospel thread running through The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Lord of the Rings, Les Misérables, The Shawshank Redemption, Beauty and the Beast, and Encanto — showing the specific gospel element each story carries. And she addresses what we see in people who reject the longing versus those who follow it home — drawing from Pascal, Frankl, and Augustine. This is not a theology lecture. It is a joyful, relational, wonder-filled conversation about the Story we were all made for. In This Episode You'll Learn: What Ecclesiastes 3:11 means when it says God set eternity in the human heart C.S. Lewis's concept of Sehnsucht — the inconsolable longing and what it points toward The famous argument Lewis received from Tolkien — the gospel as the myth that is also true Why story bypasses the defensive intellect and reaches the soul directly The gospel thread running through The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe — substitutionary atonement and resurrection The gospel threads in The Lord of the Rings — providence, sacrificial love, and human insufficiency completed by grace The grace-and-law dynamic in Les Misérables — and what Javert shows us about the person who cannot receive grace The resurrection imagery in The Shawshank Redemption The gospel of love-before-worthiness in Beauty and the Beast The performance-based identity and grace-restoration arc in Encanto What Pascal, Viktor Frankl, and Augustine contribute to the question of the rejected longing What is different about the life of the person who has received the True Story An invitation to pay attention to the ache — and follow the thread home People and Works Referenced C.S. Lewis — The Weight of Glory, Mere Christianity, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, An Experiment in Criticism J.R.R. Tolkien — The Lord of the Rings, On Fairy Stories Victor Hugo — Les Misérables Blaise Pascal — Pensées Viktor Frankl — Man's Search for Meaning Augustine of Hippo — Confessions Carl Jung — Archetypes and the Collective Unconscious Scripture Referenced Ecclesiastes 3:11 — "He has set eternity in the human heart." Romans 5:8 — "While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." John 1:5 — "The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it." Romans 8:22 — "The whole creation has been groaning." Revelation 21:5 — "Behold, I am making all things new." Key Takeaway The stories that move us most are not accidental. They carry the frequency of the True Story — the gospel of sacrifice, grace, resurrection, and love-before-worthiness that God has been telling since before time began. The ache they produce is not sentiment. It is the eternity in your heart recognizing where it belongs. Pay attention to it. Follow the thread. It points home.   I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya Episode Resources: Episode Catalog   My trusted Supplement Dispensary: Aligned Vitality Fullscript Dispensary My trusted Telehealth Peptide Provider:  EllieMD_Tanya Engesether *I do get a small commission when you use one of the above affiliate links. 2 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/community   2️⃣CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://alignedvitalityhealth.com/contact     "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! 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Episode Notes David of BluePrint: Review is back with Rob as Andy is cornered by the sisters while getting fake laundry detergent.

Episode Notes David of BluePrint: Review joins Rob this week as we get to see how the smuggling system works in Shawshank by using Hogwarts magic.

Aaron and Josh Sarnecky are here to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Stand by Me.Stand by Me is a coming-of-age drama film directed by Rob Reiner. It an adaptation of the Stephen King novella The Body with a screenplay by Raynold Gideon and Bruce A. Evans. The movie title comes from the Ben E. King song of the same name. It opened nationwide on August 22, 1986.In the film, Gordie Lachance (Richard Dreyfuss, Wil Wheaton) recounts how in 1959 he and his friends Chris (River Phoenix), Teddy (Corey Feldman), and Verne (Jerry O'Connell) went looking for a dead body. Along the way, we learn about the boys' problems. The four come into conflict with Castle Rock's gang of bullies, led by Ace (Kiefer Sutherland). The film also introduces us to Gordie's deceased older brother, Denny (John Cusack), via flashback.Stand by Me was a critical and commercial success, grossing $52 million domestically on an $8 million budget. It was hailed as one of the top 10 films of 1986 by the National Board of Review and nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay at the Oscars. The film continues to attract tourists from around the word to Brownsville, Oregon, where much it was filmed. The town has an annual Stand by Me Day on the fourth Saturday in July. Stephen King also remembers the film fondly, listing it as his favorite adaptation of his work, along with The Shawshank Redemption.Aaron talks about watching the movie years ago and then watching it again, while Josh talks about watching Stand by Me for the first time. They go into the plot, performances, and the scant few differences between the movie and the novella, which they both read in preparation. They also discuss Rob Reiner's filmography and other Stephen King adaptations. For another classic movie from 1986, you can listen to last month's podcast on Aliens.Stand by Me is streaming on HBO Max

Some of the greatest films ever made were box office failures.This week, we're looking at the best films that flopped at the box office. From Fight Club and The Shawshank Redemption to Children of Men, The Big Lebowski, Donnie Darko and more.Why did these films fail? Were they badly marketed, ahead of their time, released at the wrong moment… or simply misunderstood by audiences?And what does a film's box office actually tell us about its quality?We're breaking down the biggest box office bombs, the films that found their audiences years later, and the movies that prove being a flop doesn't necessarily mean being a failure.00:00:00 - Intro00:08:18 - The Best Films That Flopped At The Box Office 00:54:03 - Emails01:10:15 - GameTickets to our pub quiz:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pulp-kit...Vote for us in the ITV bCreator Awards 2026:https://www.bcreator.co.uk/awards/vote/Subscribe to our Patreon! patreon.com/PulpKitchenPodcast Send us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.comEnjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every WednesdayYouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Warden's Widow and Vic join host Hollie Nicole at Inkcarceration Festival for a spooky, playful interview exploring Blood Prison and the haunted history of the Ohio State Reformatory.The Warden's Widow shares the tragic true story that loosely inspired her character, along with the rumored ghost story that helped shape her delightfully sinister personality. Vic explains how Blood Prison uses immersive storytelling, dedicated scare actors, elaborate rooms, and movie-quality sets to make visitors feel like they have stepped inside a horror film.The conversation also uncovers the famous movies filmed at the reformatory, including The Shawshank Redemption, Tango & Cash, Judas and the Black Messiah, and Escape Plan. Plus, Vic discusses unexplained noises inside the historic prison, its reported one-dollar sale, and stories about overcrowded cells during its operating years.Hollie gives Blood Prison a terrifying 10 out of 10 before learning how horror fans can experience its Halloween season, Christmas haunt, convention appearances, and Inkcarceration attraction.Press play for ghost stories, horror history, rock festival energy, paranormal mysteries, and a wicked encounter with The Warden's Widow!

Welcome to another funny podcast episode of The Rizzuto Show, where technology is terrifying, nostalgia is apparently worth millions, and the financial advice remains extremely simple: go back to 1988 and tell your parents to buy two copies of everything.We kick things off with Spotify's new push to identify AI-generated music and AI personas, which immediately creates a problem nobody on the show particularly enjoys: some of this fake music is annoyingly good. The crew gets into AI covers, suspiciously talented digital musicians, the increasingly exhausting game of asking “is this real?” every time something shows up online, and why artificial intelligence apparently figured out how to make a blues record before most of us figured out what we're doing with our lives.Then it's time for some serious Nintendo nostalgia. A stash of 100 unopened Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt cartridges has surfaced, with experts suggesting the collection could potentially bring enormous money at auction. That sends everybody spiraling back to childhood: Nintendo, Atari, Sega Genesis, Game Gear, coordinating Christmas presents with friends, blowing into cartridges like tiny electronics technicians, and the devastating realization that every toy we destroyed was apparently supposed to be our retirement portfolio.Naturally, nobody told us.From there, Crap on Celebrities brings another avalanche of entertainment gossip and pop culture commentary. 311 is headed back to St. Louis, Morrissey is canceling shows again, and Travis Barker has some very specific advice for son Landon Barker about appearing on The Voice. That turns into a perfectly reasonable discussion about artistic credibility, reality television, nepotism, and whether marrying into the Kardashian universe technically makes everybody a contestant.Eddie Vedder reveals the Martin Short joke that helped him quit smoking, Death Cab for Cutie hits Tiny Desk, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is exploring even more music because apparently movies, wrestling, tequila, skincare and being one of the most recognizable humans alive were not enough extracurricular activities.Celebrity news keeps rolling with Taylor Swift's Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame honor, pet drama, horror-movie controversy, Jenna Ortega discussion, and one of Hollywood's greatest alternate-universe casting decisions: Kevin Costner passing on The Shawshank Redemption to make Waterworld. Somewhere, a fish-man with gills just whispered, “worth it.”The crew debates whether Tom Hanks or Tom Cruise could have worked as Andy Dufresne, revisits Waterworld, celebrates some birthdays, and eventually arrives at the important local journalism this community deserves: Steve Ewing's birthday means a special deal at Steve's Hot Dogs for people named Steve, Stephen or Stephanie. Stefans, apparently, can kick rocks.Then Rafe unveils the Riz Quiz: rapid-fire questions, 45 seconds on the clock, one wrong answer and you're done. Nothing exposes the human brain quite like asking it to recall basic information while everybody on a morning radio show waits for it to fail.It's AI anxiety, retro gaming, celebrity fails, St. Louis nonsense, music news, movie arguments and hot-dog-based discrimination packed into one funny podcast. Basically, another completely normal morning with Rizz and the gang.Listen to the full funny podcast episode and find out why the future may belong to artificial intelligence, but the real winners are apparently the people who refused to open their Nintendo games.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vicar Blood joins host Hollie Nicole at Inkcarceration Festival for a fun, fast-moving interview about their first performance at the Ohio State Reformatory, an unexpectedly massive crowd, new music, festival tattoos, and one seriously heavy album on the horizon.The band recalls taking the stage early in the day and finding the field already packed with fans and an impressive pit. They also dive into the fascinating and unsettling history of the Ohio State Reformatory, including its electric chair, stories from the prison, and the surprising price paid for the property after The Shawshank Redemption was released.The conversation gets even wilder when Vicar Blood reveals where they were during the festival lockdown, what tattoo was acquired during the evacuation, and why Hollie and her crew left Inkcarceration with matching “sexy ghost” tattoos.Vicar Blood also confirms that its upcoming album is being wrapped up and sent for mastering. The band promises an extremely heavy release, more songs already in development, and a super-secret music video coming soon.Press play for a packed Inkcarceration crowd, Ohio State Reformatory history, tattoo chaos, new metal music, and details about Vicar Blood's Friday the 13th show at Globe Iron in Cleveland!

Ken and Lima look on as producer John recaps another Guardians heartbreaker, a 6-5 extra-innings loss to the Mets that drops Cleveland below .500 for the first time since April, despite Angel Genao going 4-for-5 in his debut and Nathaniel Lowe driving in two. They point out the lineup now features seven players who weren't there on Opening Day, and debate whether it's finally time to panic given a recent history of Guardians runs that always seem to follow doubt. The conversation detours into Akron Zips football, where a promotion letting one season ticket holder script the opening drive helped sell out suites for the first time ever, and John shares Shawshank Redemption trivia about the Mansfield, Ohio prison where it was filmed. They close wondering if the Rams have any shot against the 49ers in their Week 1 trip to Australia.

The Shawshank Redemption is now the highest-rated film on IMDb's Top 250, a fixture of cable rotation, and shorthand for cinematic hope itself. But in 1994, it was a box office failure; a $25 million adaptation of a Stephen King novella. It opened on just 33 screens, and despite fantastic test screenings, got buried under Pulp Fiction and Forrest Gump. A movie that was destined to be a huge success, disappeared uneventfully from cinema screens, and usually that's the end of the story.But destiny had its own plans for The Shawshank Redemption.A movie about hope, patience and decades-long endurance became a story about its own hopeful, patient, decades-long climb. Through a slow-burn afterlife on home video and TNT, that rewrote its fortunes, to become a cinematic classic beloved by audiences worldwide.Support Verbal DioramaLoved this episode? Here's how you can help:⭐ Leave a 5-star review on your podcast app

Legends Podcast is cracking open the cinematic vault and bringing you a whole month of cons, capers, and car chases! Whether you're a wrongfully-convicted banker or an aspiring fashion designer, you'll find the big score right here on our podcast. This is Aug-Heist! This week takes us to Maine's Shawshank Prison for a 1994 film directed by Frank Darabont based on a Stephen King novella. When Andy Dufresne is locked up for a crime he claims to be innocent of, he'll go to extraordinary lengths to survive, including ripping off the crooked warden and planning an elaborate escape. With an ensemble cast including Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton, William Sadler, Clancy Brown, Gil Bellows, and James Whitmore, the film bombed at the box office upon initial release. However, the film scored strong reviews and seven Oscar nominations, and with word-of-mouth finally catching up, it went on to become the top-rented film of 1995. The film began airing regularly on the cable network TNT, turning it into something of a pop culture phenomenon. Today, the film frequently appears on lists of the best films ever made - a true example of a film that was sentenced to cinematic obscurity but escaped and stole the hearts of its audience. Now we're reviewing one film that "got away" from us last Aug-Heist… The Shawshank Redemption!   For more geeky podcasts visit GonnaGeek.com   GO VISIT THE OSR The Ohio State Reformatory.  Paid tours are available and a great place to roam and see history in many forms. You can find us on iTunes under ''Legends Podcast''. Please subscribe and give us a positive review. You can also follow us on Twitter @LegendsPodcast or even better, send us an e-mail: LegendsPodcastS@gmail.com    You can write to Rum Daddy directly: rumdaddylegends@gmail.com    You can find all our contact information here on the Network page of GonnaGeek.com Our complete archive is always available at www.legendspodcast.com, www.legendspodcast.libsyn.com    Show Music:Danger Storm by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

This week, Sam and Ian return to prison, well, the prison drama. We've discussed prison films before with a Vault review of 1974's The Longest Yard and its remake, but this week is a bit harder. The Shawshank Redemption, Escape from Alcatraz, Sing Sing, Chicago, and Dead Man Walking have all shaped our outsider perspective on the inside. But the harsh reality is more than Rita Hayworth posters, daring escapes, Shakespearian plays, lavish musical fantasies, and gridiron football. It's gritty, brutal, and unrelenting. And what better way to capture that than with contraband cellphone video from the prisoners themselves? It's Wasteman directed by Cal McMow. Check us out on...Twitter @TSMoviePodFacebook: Time SensitiveInstagram: @timesensitivepodcastGrab some Merch at TeePublicBig Heads Media 

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This past weekend we lost genre great Chuck Russell, who directed the best Nightmare On Elm Street sequel, one of the best horror remakes (The Blob), and introduced the world to Cameron Diaz in The Mask. Last year we had the great pleasure of interviewing him on this show, so in honor of the man and his legacy we're rerunning that chat this week.Most of the conversation revolves around his remake of schlockfest Witchboard and his early career collaboration with one Mr. Frank Darabont. He had a front row seat to Darabont's pursuit of Stephen King's books, including The Shawshank Redemption.Rest In Peace to Chuck Russell!

We're proud to introduce Opening Weekend: Selling Hollywood with Jim Fredrick, starting with episode one right here on TG&TG! The most beloved movie on IMDb was, on opening weekend, a flop. Jim Fredrick, who cut the original trailer at Castle Rock, reunites with producer Liz Glotzer to unpack how The Shawshank Redemption got left at the box office and found its audience anyway. Takeaways: The title took the blame. Trimming Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption down to The Shawshank Redemption was meant to play commercial. The press pinned the soft open on a title nobody could decode. No stars, an R rating, a prison. Jim walks through the marketing wall he faced, with Darabont sitting beside him guarding the cut so the trailer gave nothing away. Three million to walk away. Darabont turned down a big payday to not direct, and chose to helm his debut instead, one of several near-misses behind the finished film. Oscars, then Turner, then legacy. Seven nominations nudged theatrical, but the film truly found its audience through relentless TNT airings and a chart-topping home video run. Pull quotes (social-ready): "For 18 years, The Shawshank Redemption has been the number one movie on IMDb. So why wasn't I able to open the film?" — Jim Fredrick "We thought we were being commercial by changing it from Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption to The Shawshank Redemption. Probably that was our first mistake." — Liz Glotzer "The marketing perspective is always give as much away as possible." — Liz Glotzer "You pretty much couldn't turn on the channel and Shawshank wasn't playing." — Liz Glotzer Sponsors: Golden Trailer Awards (goldentrailer.com) West One Music and Q Factory by Robert Etoll (westonemusic.com)